How to create a token on Base (step by step)
Base lets you launch an ERC-20 token for just cents. Connect MetaMask, switch to Base, set your token details, and deploy — no code, in minutes. Here is how.
What you need
- MetaMask with the Base network added.
- A little ETH on Base (bridge it or withdraw from Coinbase).
- Your token name, symbol and supply.
Step 1 — Connect & switch to Base
Open the Base token creator and connect your wallet; it will prompt you to switch to Base.
Step 2 — Configure your token
Enter name, symbol, total supply and decimals (18). Optionally enable Mintable, Burnable, Tax, Anti-Whale or Blacklist. Use the tokenomics generator to plan supply.
Step 3 — Deploy
Click Create and confirm — your verified ERC-20 contract deploys to Base in under a minute for just cents, viewable on Basescan.
Step 4 — Go live
Add liquidity on Aerodrome, lock it, and share your token. Base's low fees make iterating cheap.
Frequently asked questions
Why create a token on Base?
Base offers Ethereum-grade security and the ERC-20 standard at just cents per transaction — ideal for affordable, mainstream launches.
Do I need ETH to create a Base token?
Yes — a small amount of ETH on Base covers the gas. Bridge it or withdraw directly from Coinbase.
Is it the same as creating an Ethereum token?
Yes, the same ERC-20 process — just on Base, far cheaper.
Ready to create your own token?
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